brigand
pronunciation
How to pronounce brigand in British English:
UK [ˈbrɪgənd]
How to pronounce brigand in American English:
US [ˈbrɪɡənd]
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- Noun:
- an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
Word Origin
- brigand (n.)
- c. 1400, "lightly armed foot soldier," from Old French brigand (14c.), from Italian brigante "trooper, skirmisher, foot soldier," from brigare (see brigade). Sense of "one who lives by pillaging" is from early 15c., reflecting the lack of distinction between professional mercenary armies and armed, organized criminals.
Example
- 1. And how would you deal with this ...... brigand ?
- 2. Whilst you , no more than a brigand .
- 3. If you are a brigand then you have me .
- 4. This wallace is a brigand , nothing more .
- 5. I want this brigand found .